When you need help with daily chores or with managing your own care, it may be more convenient to find a facility to move into. Hiring someone to come to your home every day to help you can be expensive. However, while moving into many facilities can be expensive as well, there are ways to find a place that you or your loved one can afford.
Research Facilities
It’s important to do research on all the facilities providing assisted living in Jacksonville, FL. Visit all the facilities that meet the resident’s needs several times and, if you find one that everyone likes, sign the waiting list. If you move into a facility that you end up not liking, moving can be more expensive and you may have to settle for one out of your price range.
Consider Out-of-Area Facilities
If there aren’t any facilities that you find affordable where you live, look in the suburbs or in another nearby city. Sometimes assisted living facilities in smaller communities will be more affordable but you may have to give up the convenience of having stores or your doctor close at hand. Some older people like living in smaller communities with a slower pace of life.
Ask About a la Carte Pricing
Ask facilities about a la carte pricing for their amenities. The family may prefer to provide their loved ones with some of the amenities offered at the facility if they can get the price lowered. However, if you cannot find a facility that you like at a price that you can afford, seek help from Oasis Senior Advisors – Jacksonville because they may be able to locate a facility that is more affordable.
The advisor may be able to find ways to help your loved one pay for his or her room in an assisted living facility such as using veteran’s benefits that he or she is entitled to. You can follow them on Google+ for more information.
